Mathematics

Program Overview District math teachers are currently rewriting the K-12 curriculum to ensure that it matches the new Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. This year, IXL is being piloted in grades K-5 to determine if it is a viable alternative to pencil and paper homework.

Mathematics at SES This year is the third year of using the Addison-Wesley Scott Foresman (AWSF) series in grades K- 2 and the fourth year for grades Teachers at SES are using the Math Computation and Math Application tests in AIMSweb as benchmarks and progress monitoring tools for the first time this year. Mathematics at SES

IXL usage information as of January 3, 2012: 2,486 hours of practice completed 327,807 problems attempted 666 skills practiced 5,731 medals earned (medals are earned by demonstrating mastery of a skill) 92% of students using

Mathematics at MBA At the sixth grade level, all students take a course in general math. In seventh grade, some students study Pre-Algebra, while others continue with the more generalized math course. When students reach 8 th grade, they either take Pre-Algebra or a high school level Algebra 1 class.

Mathematics at MBA Math teachers at MBA have been investigating the Singapore Math program to determine if it will enhance the problem solving skills of students in grade 6-8. Interactive whiteboard technology has been installed in one of the Math classrooms at MBA to increase the use of technology in mathematics instruction.

Mathematics at MBA Students at MBA have the opportunity to participate in afterschool activities related to Math. –Math Olympiad –Chess Club Other activities, like the SAVE Club require students to apply their math skills in their community service efforts

Students at the SHS have the opportunity to study Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability and Statistics and Consumer Math. Courses are offered at both the college preparatory and honors level. Currently, there are also two AP math classes: AB Calculus and Probability and Statistics Mathematics at SHS

In addition to the academic course of study, SHS also has clubs for math oriented students –FBLA –JETS –Math Team Technology integration at SHS has increased in the last two years with the introduction of the Elmo. Mathematics at SHS